The Chicago Bulls fell in need of the playoffs for a second consecutive season, and the sixth time within the final seven years. That has Bulls VP of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas admitting his workforce must make some adjustments.
“Any season that does not finish deep in playoffs requires complete examination. We’re not right here for play-in. We now have to make adjustments,” Karnisovas mentioned. “Whereas I may be pleased with particular person development, I will not be joyful till we convey championship to metropolis of Chicago.”
Placing it much more bluntly, Karnisovas mentioned “We will not roll with the identical workforce and anticipate completely different outcomes.”
The Bulls entrance workplace chief mentioned it is as much as him to present head coach Billy Donovan a greater workforce. Karnisovas want to re-sign DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams, however prevented answering how the workforce will deal with Lonzo Ball.
Ball hasn’t performed since January 14, 2022 because of a number of knee surgical procedures. The veteran level guard is heading into the ultimate season of his contract, assuming he picks up his $21.4 million participant choice for subsequent season.
